Israel targets Iran's security forces and leadership as Iran presses attacks across the region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions sounded in Iran's capital on Wednesday as the war with the United States and Israel entered its fifth day, with Israel targeting the Iranian leadership and security forces and the Islamic Republic responding with missile barrages and drone attacks on Israel and across the Persian Gulf region. The blasts in Tehran came at dawn, according to Iran state television. Israel's military said its air defenses had been activated to intercept Iranian and a...
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- Florida deputy kills man who drove into him after fatally shooting 2 people, sheriff says
- For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%
- What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatum
- NewYork-Presbyterian nurses back on the job after 41-day strike
- Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
- US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia money flows
- Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him
- Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat, AP source says
- Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticism
- Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide
- Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords
- UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons
- Sandra Cisneros long wanted an invite to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Now, she's in.
- University of Cincinnati sues ex-QB Brendan Sorsby after his transfer to Texas Tech
- Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US
- What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll
- Kenyan police arrest man accused of recruiting fighters for Russia's war in Ukraine
- IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy
- SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested
- Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coaches
- Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times
- A Hong Kong court quashes fraud conviction of ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai
- Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges
- Joel Quenneville gets his 1,000th career win in Ducks' 6-5 comeback victory over Oilers
- Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon
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- The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law
- Olympic star Jack Hughes returns to NHL -- missing a few front teeth
- Jeff Galloway, who inspired people with his run-walk method, dies at 80
- Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke
- Reed powers No. 6 UConn to 72-40 rout against No. 15 St. John's
- Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
- Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africas freight corridors
- FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation, AP sources say
- Golden Knights sit 5 from Olympic gold-medal game in NHL return against Kings
- Singer D4vd is 'target' in investigation of killing of girl whose body was found in car in Hollywood
- AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
- Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker
- Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economy
- Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense
- DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
- New York Yankees to retire CC Sabathia's No. 52 on Sept. 26
- Lawyers say Pennsylvania student protesters did not know a man who joined scrum was the police chief
- Police video shows Vince McMahon's 100 mph car crash in Connecticut
- Harvey Weinstein hires Luigi Mangiones and Sean Diddy Combs lawyers as his 3rd NY trial looms
- Lightning coach Jon Cooper to miss 2 games after his father's death
- IMF sees 'buoyant' US economy accelerating this year but warns of risks from tariffs, rising debt
- Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
- New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling
- No-parking zone in Nancy Guthries neighborhood widened amid complaints about journalists, streamers
- Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama
- Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
- To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
- World Trade Center's last office tower soon will get built and house American Express
- A settlement is reached in a case tied to eBay's bizarre deliveries and harassment campaign
- Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting of US citizen by federal immigration agent
- Champions League: Vinicius helps Real Madrid advance, PSG and Atalanta also through
- Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies
- American is freed after 11 years for Bali 'suitcase murder,' but a US case awaits
- FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters and the superintendents home
- Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
- Power outages, piles of snow vexxing parts of Northeast in snow storm aftermath
- Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher, erasing their losses for the week
- NFL QB market, impacted by a thin draft class, features Cousins and maybe Tagovailoa and Murray, too
- Penguins captain Sidney Crosby placed on injured reserve after getting hurt at the Olympics
- Daniela Petroff, AP's longtime fashion and Vatican reporter, dies at 80
- Discord postpones age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency
- Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualifications
- Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules
- NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
- The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehrans nuclear program
- NASA's Mike Fincke identifies himself as the ailing astronaut who prompted space station evacuation
- Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks
- Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
- Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with the new Galaxy S26 lineup
- India's Modi addresses Israel's parliament as Netanyahu touts mutual alliance
- FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
- Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease
- The surprising complexity behind the squeak of basketball shoes on hardwood floors
- Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
- Hungary's Orbn stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
- Supreme Court rules against private prison firm facing forced-work suit from immigration detainees
- Appeals court overturns finding that BNSF Railway contributed to 2 asbestos deaths in a Montana town
- US to end health aid to Zimbabwe after funding talks collapse
- Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks
- As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability
- UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk
- Iran accuses Trump of 'big lies' ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deployment
- President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now
- US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'
- Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z
- Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture
- SUV comparison: Honda Passport vs Subaru Outback
- Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan
- The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist
- Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
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